May 10 Tennis Block Party at HCC – For FREE!

May 01, 2008

TAMPA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Tennis
Association will host its first annual “USTA Tennis Block
Party” at the Hillsborough Community College Tennis Complex
opposite Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday, May 10, from
11 a.m.-3 p.m.

This FREE event is open to the public. The event will help
introduce new players – young or old – to tennis and
help bring former players back to “The Sport of a
Lifetime.” Veteran players can also try out the latest
racquets on court – all for FREE.

The event will feature the new USTA QuickStart Tennis format
designed for kids age 10 and under. QuickStart features smaller
racquets and courts, lower nets, slower-bouncing balls, and
game-based play. It makes tennis a bit easier to learn… and
thus more fun for youngsters. USTA is rolling out the QuickStart
format nationally.

The FREE on-court sessions with certified teaching pros also
include:

Sign-ups and lessons for a new Hillsborough County USTA Jr.
Team Tennis League for kids up to age 18.

Adult Cardio Tennis … pros lead tennis drills to
high-energy music – and players get a great workout!

“Tennis 101” … FREE lessons for beginner
adults.

FREE on-court racquet demos for players … with the
latest high-tech gear available for tryouts.

Clinics for the exciting new “One-on-One Doubles”
tennis format.

Plus music … sign-ups for area tennis leagues and events
… prizes and surprises … All THIS AND MORE IS SLATED
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT HCC!

The HCTA Tennis Block Party will also help reintroduce the
“New HCC Tennis Complex.” The 28-court facility is
being upgraded under new management.
Many area tennis-teaching professionals are volunteering their time
to help HCTA host the event at HCC. For regular updates on Tennis
Block Party planning, visit the HCTA website at www.hcta.usta.com
or call 813-657-5617.